Acclaimed rock band The National will take the stage in Donostia / San Sebastián for their only live performance of 2026 at the Kursaal auditorium. 🎶

The concert is presented as part of the official Kursaal Eszena programming and serves as the grand finale to the AB100 weekend, an exclusive event celebrating music and artistic collaboration.

🎶 The National in Donostia

📅 October 18, 2026

🕐 19:30

📍 Kursaal, Donostia / San Sebastián

🎟️ €75 (sold out)

📖 The band's only concert in 2026

The National will perform at the Kursaal on October 18, 2026, delivering their sole concert of the entire year. This long-awaited performance marks the culmination of AB100, a weekend filled with music, collaborations, and artistic exchange organized to celebrate the 50th birthday of Aaron and Bryce Dessner.

🎶 Kursaal Eszena and the AB100 finale

San Sebastián's Kursaal will be the focal point of this gathering, blending music and creative dialogue under the Kursaal Eszena cultural calendar. The gathering marks half a century of life for the Dessner brothers, featuring various initiatives and exchanges among artists throughout the special weekend.

ℹ️ Good to know: Tickets for this concert are currently sold out. A 24-hour presale was available for Eszena Kideak and band fan club members starting July 30, with general sales opening on August 10.

✨ An extraordinary musical evening serving as the grand finale to the AB100 celebrations at Kursaal.